Almon, Cecilia A. Whalen

February 09, 2006

ALMON, Cecilia A. Whalen

Cecilia A. Whalen Almon, 83, of Willimantic, beloved wife of the late John J. Almon, Sr., died Tuesday, (February 7, 2006) in Glastonbury. She was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Fall River, MA, the daughter of Frank and Cecilia (Sullivan) Whalen. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Fall River. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She took great pride in her role as a homemaker. She always made time to help someone in need, whether it was a ride to the hospital, a ride to church, or to just be a friend. She always looked forward to times with her children and grandchildren. Cecilia spent the last four years at Laurel Gardens in Glastonbury, where she received great care from wonderful people. She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Adrienne and Mike Dohn of Charlotte, NC, Marilyn and Eddie Morton of Albermarle, NC, Barbara and Anthony Zaritheny of Mansfield, Lori and Thomas Kurasz of Norwich, and John Schone of West Hartford; three sons and daughters-in-law, John J. Almon, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, James W. and Denise Almon of West Hartford and Robert G. and Faye Almon of Charlotte, NC. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Janet Schone, grandson, Christopher Kurasz and her brothers, Frank and James Whalen. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m., in St. Joseph's Church in Willimantic. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham. Her family will receive friends Friday, from 6-8 p.m. and again Saturday, from 9-9:30 a.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St., Willimantic. Donations may be made in her memory to: Vitas Hospice Care, 255 Pitkin St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Please visit www.ba confh.com to register your condolences.